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Revenue for the quarter increased 12.9% to $117.9 million in the 2005 quarter from $104.4 million in the 2004 quarter. Freight revenue, which excludes fuel surcharges, was up 5.3% to $103.3 million in the 2005 quarter from $98.1 million in the 2004 quarter. Net income increased 67.9% to $4.7 million in the 2005 quarter from $2.8 million for the same quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share improved by 66.7% to $0.45 in the 2005 quarter from $0.27 for the same quarter last year. The September quarter marked the highest earnings per share in the history of the Company.
During the quarter, we continued to benefit from our experienced drivers. Our driver turnover was below 70% on an annualized basis in the September 2005 quarter. This level compares with an industry average large fleet driver turnover rate of 125%, according to the American Trucking Associations.
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